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Experience the Joy of Forró with this Winter Crash Course in Nijmegen!
We’re thrilled to invite you to our Winter Crash Course Special—a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of forró, Brazil’s vibrant and joyful partner dance. Over the course of 4 Wednesdays in February and March, you’ll get to enjoy 2 engaging classes + 2 free practice sessions to perfect your moves.
You can sign up for 1 class only, or all sessions as a package, see more info below. Note that we only have space for up to 20 people per class, so sign up soon if you want to join us. Make sure you book your spot for all the days you would like to join via the booking button on this page.
Discover the magic of forró, the vibrant Brazilian dance, and be part of a warm, openhearted community! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, this is the perfect place to bring your dancing skills to the next level and to experience the joy, the connection and the energy of forró!
✨ Winter Crash Course Program ✨
📅 Wednesday 12 February | 19:30 - 20:30
Forró class #1 with Boró, followed by free dancing until 22:00
🎟️ 10€ class fee
📅 Wednesday 19 February | 19:00 - 22:00
Free forró practice (no class), to consolidate learnings from the class
👣 free entrance
📅 Wednesday 5 March | 19:30 - 20:30
Forró class #2 with Boró, followed by free dancing until 22:00
🎟️ 10€ class fee
📅 Wednesday 19 March | 19:00 - 22:00
Free forró practice (no class), to consolidate learnings from the class
👣 free entrance
✨ Who is teaching?
Brazilian dance teacher and DJ Boró is visiting us from Münster, Germany, where he currently lives. Boró has a passion for the northeastern culture (the part of Brazil where forró is from originally), and is a specialist in "Brasilidades".
✨ Why join us?
🤍 Learn playful, energetic steps and immerse yourself in rhythmic accordion music
🤍 Meet and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts in the international fast growing forró community
🤍 Enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can dance and share the joy
🤍 There's no need to bring a dance partner, we'll rotate and dance with everyone - just come as you are!
✨ Practical Info
👟 Dress Code: Be yourself! We recommend comfortable clothes and flexible shoes for easy movement.
📍 Location: Winebar Lebowski, Bloemerstraat 84, Nijmegen (downstairs)
📅 Dates: 4 Wednesdays in February & March, see schedule above
🎟️ Sign Up: Space is limited to max 20 people per class, so book your spot now to secure your place!
✨ About forró
Forró is a vibrant and joyful partner dance originating from the northeastern region of Brazil. It’s danced to the rhythmic beats of forró music, which blends accordion, zabumba, and triangle to create a captivating and energetic sound. The dance itself is all about connection, with close partner moves that make it easy to learn and incredibly fun to dance. Forró is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart!
Let's enjoy, connect and feel the energy of this vibrant Brazilian partner dance.
As forró is a quite diverse dance, here are some video's that capture different energies. Remember that these are all very advanced dancers and teachers so don't get intimidated - in the end it's all about having fun!
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https://youtu.be/Y4iGbDYouN4?feature=shared
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https://youtu.be/G0gx7jN-jYc
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1evCKdgBTLY&t=36s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EiT2EYtvf4
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https://youtu.be/ZDycaF6VKSk?si=-VJuDwpPFOjRVntb&t=20
✨ Forró in Nijmegen
A community of 'forrozeiros' is forming in Nijmegen as well, and we're very excited to spread our passion for forró through these events! If you'd like to learn more, feel free to get in touch with us via forronimma@gmail.com and/or follow ForroNimma on Instagram & Facebook.
We are so thankful to share our passion for this wonderful dance with you. Let’s dance and celebrate life, love, and community together - We are looking forward to dancing with you! 💃🕺
